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whistle

UK
/ˈwɪs.əl/
US
/ˈwɪs.əl/
whistle around

Translations

whistlenoun
whistles
pl
UK
/ˈwɪs.əl/
US
/ˈwɪs.əl/
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.
L’arbitre a soufflé dans son sifflet pour signaler la fin du match.
sifflementSon aigu produit par un mouvement rapide.
The arrow flew past with a sharp whistle.
La flèche est passée avec un sifflement aigu.
She gave a loud whistle to call her dog back.
Elle a poussé un sifflement puissant pour rappeler son chien.
Synonyms
toot
call
chirp
peep
blow
whistleverb
whistled
Past Simple
whistled
Past Participle
whistling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪs.əl/
US
/ˈwɪs.əl/
She whistled a cheerful tune as she walked down the street.
Elle sifflait un air joyeux en descendant la rue.
Synonyms
to blow
to sing
to pipe
to trill
to chirp
whistleadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. “a whistle signal”, “whistle code”.
au siffletEmploi surtout dans des syntagmes comme signal au sifflet.
The referee’s whistle signal started the game.
Le signal au sifflet de l’arbitre a lancé le match.

Definitions

whistlenoun
A small device that makes a high-pitched sound when air is forced through it, often used by referees or coaches to signal the start or stop of play.
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match.
A high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, often used to attract attention or give a signal.
She gave a loud whistle to call her dog back.
A high-pitched rushing sound produced by something moving quickly through the air.
The arrow flew past with a sharp whistle.
whistleverb
To produce a high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening, often using the lips.
She whistled a cheerful tune as she walked down the street.
To make a sound resembling a whistle, often used to describe the sound of wind or steam.
The wind whistled through the trees during the storm.
To signal or summon someone by making a whistling sound.
He whistled to get the dog's attention.
To move quickly with a sound like a whistle.
The train whistled past the station at high speed.
whistleadjective
Relating to, involving, or operated by a whistle.
The referee’s whistle signal started the game.
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